The current study explored the attitudes that single, Korean, female college students have toward multiple role planning. Cluster groups among the participants were identified by their scores on the Korean language version (Yang, 1997) of the Attitudes Toward Multiple Role Planning (ATMRP; Weitzman, 1992) measure, and significant differences in…

Students attending a midwestern university (N = 520) were surveyed about their attitudes toward the work world, their futures, and adulthood. Differences between underclassmen and upperclassmen in plans following graduation and perceived level of preparation may reflect each group's closeness to graduation. Differences were found between male and…

Assessed social class positions, career values, and career aspirations of Black, Anglo, and Puerto Rican adult men and women. Results indicated significant variations in career values among adults of different cultural backgrounds, but no distinct differences in career aspirations. (Author/RC)

Extends a formula previously introduced by Prediger which helps clients identify their vocational preference by locating themselves on a world-of-work map via a three-letter code. Suggests a way of generating, from a group of codes, one overall three-letter code, providing the career counselors with a more comprehensive view of the client. (RJM)

Examined career aspirations of pregnant teenagers (n=94) enrolled in program designed to minimize their chances of dropping out of high school. Adolescents completed demographic data form that included questions on career aspirations. Data were coded by Holland type. Data revealed number of trends with implications for career counseling of these…

Examined the effects of socioeconomic status on the occupational aspirations of 198 high school seniors in Nigeria. Results showed students with a higher socioeconomic status had a higher occupational aspiration level. Students with low SES aspired to medium-level occupations, suggesting that career guidance could help underpriveleged students.…

Individuals aspiring to the profession need to be familiar with the role of the health services administrator. Women scored lower on interest scales related to the role of the health services administrator. Vocational counselors should refer to the appropriate reference sample when working with clients. (Author)

Surveyed 121 physically disabled college students to examine their perceptions of their occupational future. Results indicated that, although majority of students held high career aspirations, many sensed their career goals may be unattainable. Additional findings showed that most respondents preferred careers that involved working with people and…

Studied sex differences in occupational preferences among Black elementary school children from a low socioeconomic class. Demonstrated that both boys and girls responded according to traditional sex role stereotypes, as is suggested by the current theory of vocational development. Boys mentioned more, and a wider range of, occupations, than did…

Examined personality profiles and career aspirations of rural, underachieving seventh graders from low socioeconomic families who were selected to participate in college reach-out program designed to help students complete high school and enroll in postsecondary education programs. Students' career choices were typical of early adolescents,…

Examined the relationship between career aspiration-current occupation congruence and the career maturity of 134 undergraduates (103 women and 31 men) attending a large Midwestern community college. Results revealed a significant relationship (p<.01) between aspiration-occupation congruence and two separate measures of career maturity. (Author)

Compared two group career decision-making courses with a comparison group on such factors as occupational certainty and satisfaction, appropriateness, and information-seeking behavior. Results were mixed, but generally the 20-session course was favored by study participants over the 10-session course. (Author/TE)